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New Green-Dot Feature Makes Instagram Users Unhappy

If you’re an Instagram user, maybe you have noticed it too, the green dot that shows next to the profile pic of people on your list. Instagram clarifies that “You will only see status for friends who follow you or people who you have talked to in Direct,” so it encourages dm’ing people that you’ve already talked to before and also suggests new people that you can direct message (DM) with.

You can deactivate this feature in the “Activity Status” in the app’s Settings, the status is on by default.

By adding these features, Instagram begins to look a lot like the other social media platform, Facebook. We could call it “The Facebookification” of Instagram.

The dot status may not seem like too much of a change. These changes are often so subtle that are barely noticeable. Well, that is especially if you’re not exactly a compulsive user of social media.

Earlier, another feature that was introduced by Instagram is showing how many minutes ago someone in your DM list was active. This information is displayed as a grey status text, “Active 2 hrs ago” or “Active Now”. This feature looks exactly like Facebook Messenger.

This subtle changes are meant to turning Instagram into Facebook-like application where, the accent is put on sharing experiences in the now, rather than taking your time, making memories and than “latergramming”.

Most users, the ones who prefer the old calm and peaceful Instagram, are not very happy with the changes. For example, a demand was made to the company to return to the old chronological feed, but we all know how that ended. The Facebookification of Instagram is marching on. They are now working on an in-app time management, that is meant to reduce the attentional toll of these new features.

It’s not like users are thrilled about knowing when a person is  “active” or “online”. Mostly, the changes are meant to create a compulsive behavior, for users to keep using the app as much as possible. It’s a shame that Instagram is following down on Facebook path.

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iPhone X’s On-screen Gestures Features on any iPhone with iOS 11

The iPhone X’s on-screen gestures feature is one of the most popular among users. It seems to have redefined the touchscreen interaction. The possibility of using the device by making some gestures on the screen is necessary because the iPhone X has a nearly bezel-less display and no Home button.

On the other hand, the iPhone X’s exclusive swipe gestures can be added on any other Apple phone. The only condition is that the device needs to be jailbroken. If your iOS 11 system has a reliable jailbreak, a mod will bring the mentioned feature to your iPhone equipped with Home button.

Thanks to this addition, you’ll be able to enjoy the same gesture-based abilities even if you don’t own the X. The best part is that you’ll also have some side button shortcuts (the Sleep/ Wake buttons). If you can’t wait to try it, you should know another important advantage – you can find this jailbreak tweak inside Cydia.

How to install the tweak

The tweak we’re talking about is called Little X. You can get it very easy by simply opening Cydia, then taping on the search function icon. Here you have to type the keyword “littlex” in the search bar. After it appears in the field with results, tap the tweak once.

This step will redirect you to the Details page. Here you have to tap on Modify category, which is situated in the upper part. Now the installation begins and you will see a confirmation prompt appearing from the bottom half. After you hit Install, you will go to the next page.

All you have to do now is tap Confirm (in the upper right). Now, just wait while the tweak is downloaded on your device. When the process is complete, restart the iPhone by selecting the Restart SpringBoard button and the installation will be complete. LittleX is ready for tweaking and you can enjoy the on-screen gesture feature on any iPhone.

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Downgrade from iOS 12 beta, iOS 11.4.1 and 11.4 to the 3rd beta version of iOS 11.4 for Jailbreaking the latter

Curious to see how you can jailbreak iOS 11.4 beta 3 by using Electra 1.0.3 on iPhone X and older versions with the same operating system (8, 8+, 7, 7+)? Read this article further and you will find out some information about the process.

Ever since they found out that the Electra jailbreak only works on iOS 11.4 beta 3 and that Apple still isn’t willing to stop singing the iOS 11.4 beta 3 IPSW, many iPhone users are trying to downgraded and reach the compatible operating system version.

They are planning to get the 11.4 beta 3 version on their mobiles and start performing the jailbreak, but no matter what tricks they use, the process is always failing. For downgrading, some users were counting on shsh blobs, while others thought that Xcode could be a better idea.

Successful Electra jailbreaks require iPhone downgradings

Up until a point, all jailbreaking tools were unsuccessful. Recently, some innovative experts figured out a solution for successfully downgrading from iOS 12 beta to iOS 11.4 beta 3. Furthermore, he managed to jailbreak the device by using the Electra tool (we are talking about an iPhone X).

In case you decide to apply this method, you should hurry. Nobody can tell when and if Apple will decide to close the singing of iOS 11.4 beta 3.

How to downgrade your phone and perform the Electra jailbreak

The downgrading process is not that complicated; you can do it even if you are not a tech guru. However, it’s not a piece of cake either, because you have to follow some important steps for installing it properly and making it work.

We think that it’s better if you see how experts do it before you start, so we are sharing the link of an online tutorial about downgrading. You can find a lot more; look them up, learn and start practicing.

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VidMate Update Download Available for iPhone With Latest Changes

Are you one of those people who like to watch their favorite videos anytime, anywhere, even without depending on the internet? If this is the case, you might be looking for an app that allows you to download and carry the videos on your device.

iPhone users will be happy to know that we have good news. They have the possibility to stream videos from the cloud to their phone easy and fast. In order for this to happen, they will need to download VidMate and get their music into the cloud.

VidMate is designed especially for iPhone users

During your search for the best app that could help you stream videos from cloud to phone, you might have heard about VidMate. This app was released especially for iPhone users in 2017. It’s designed for allowing the video playback in the cloud and adding the footages on Apple devices.

VidMate can be downloaded for free on iPhone, iPad and iTouch and requires and requires iOS 9.0 and newer versions. Next to the possibility of storing videos in the cloud and streaming them directly on the device, the app has other interesting features like:

  • It allows you to switch accounts if you have more and play videos from both on the same gadget
  • Add videos from cloud to device
  • Browse videos in the cloud
  • Create a beautiful video player and manage your playlists
  • The possibility to lock your files with a passcode
  • Delete files which are unused for a lot of time

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VidMate has other interesting features that you will discover if you download it. You can get it from the app store and you don’t have to pay anything. Find out more information about VidMate here: https://download.cnet.com/VidMate/3000-2094_4-77646322.html

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Clash of Clans Brings New Features and Fixes in its Latest Update

Ever since it appeared, Clash of Clans has been one of the most popular games from the app store and Google play. It was released in August 2012 and over the years the game has been updated with surprising features. The game’s most recent update was introduced on June 12th this year. Since they like the game so much, most people have already played the new version and they could see what’s new.

The latest version of Clash of Clans comes with awaited fixes and new additions

Recently, Clash of Clans was upgraded again and received some interesting additions which you will definitely like. We noticed that developers fixed some flaws within the version released in June: the lost network connectivity on LG devices, random and war-related crashes, the not working resuming Hero boost and others.

However, the massive update came earlier this month. The version revealed Town Hall 12 and upgraded troops. Next to them, the game has other additions and new figures that you’ll love as soon as you discover.

Even more recently, the Clash of Clans team introduced other dazzling elements that make the gamers’ experience even more emerging. You’ll see what we mean when you start playing.

Hack versions cannot make any change to the original data

Some gamers are trying to unlock all items and have easy access to all resources by using hacks like Mod APK, but that is impossible and highly un-recommendable. The game is server based and no changes can be made by any hacked version. If you try to use unofficial versions, you will get banned and might even lose your account without the possibility of creating another.

How to download the APK version of the game

iOS users can get it directly from the App store. Android users will have to download the game’s APK from APKPure and APKMirror. Another way is to download the updated version of the game directly from Google Play.

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